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American Institutes for Research · 2 days ago

Principal Researcher, Youth, Family, and Community Development

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $197K/yr

7+ years exp

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Principal Researcher to lead efforts in fostering pathways for young people, families, and communities through evidence generation and application, with a specific focus on prevention science related to violence and harmful behaviors in military contexts.

EducationNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct or help direct and manage large, complex research projects or a series of smaller projects

Ensure that all task activities and deliverables are completed on time, are of high quality, and align with client expectations

Develop strategic plans and timelines for products

Manage and mentor staff to build their prevention expertise

Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of research projects, including methods, procedures and reporting

Develop conceptual frameworks that address research and evaluation topics

Lead the review, analyses, and syntheses of data and visualization using appropriate practices and techniques and ensure that projects are designed around client needs with sound methodology

Serve as an expert in the field and disseminate findings through publication of papers, progress and technical reports, and presentation at seminars and research conferences

Curate external relationships and visibility by engaging thought leaders, innovators, and implementation partners across the public health policy arena

Qualification

Public health expertiseData visualizationResearch designProject managementProposal writingCollaborative leadershipInterpersonal skillsFlexibleAdaptiveAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in related subject area (Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, or related field) with a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or a Master's and 11 year of related experience

Extensive experience and expertise in issues related to a public health approach to prevention and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to real-world policy and programmatic decision-making

Thought leader with sophisticated understanding of the policy landscape and evidence gaps in public health, as demonstrated through publications/presentations, award of contracts and grants, and overall body of work

Demonstrated success in leading field-based research projects

Demonstrated experience in leading projects utilizing data visualization and interpretation, rapid-cycle evaluations, complex qualitative designs, or other cutting-edge methodologies

Extensive project leadership and business development experience, including proposal writing, project management, staff supervision and report writing

Knowledge of the landscape of what works to prevent violence across the social ecology

Expert on the public health approach to primary prevention

Collaborative leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level

Proven ability to develop research staff capacity in primary prevention, research design and methods, project management, client relationships, research publication and business development

Commitment to AIR's Mission and the application of research findings for the benefit of stakeholders

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds

Data fluency, including comfort with leading technical data analytic and visualization teams

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a virtual work environment

Flexible and adaptive to evolving landscapes and science